How to Use Japanese Whetstone

Using the whetstone is the best way to sharpen your Japanese Knife.
Experience the satisfaction and joy in the personal maintenance and care of your Japanese Knives.
The word ‘whet’ translates ‘to sharpen’ and the stone constitutes a compressed ceramic block. 

Togi Stone is a set of three whetstones that restore a sharp, fresh edge to your blade.
The concept of different grades or levels of coarseness is analogous to a carpenter having different grades of sandpaper at their disposal.

Three grits, three purposes

• Coarse (100–250 grit): for repairing a damaged or very dull edge
• Medium (800–1000 grit): for everyday maintenance — the stone you'll use most often
• Fine (5000–6000 grit): for a final, polished finish

Sharpening instructions

1） The stone should be soaked in water for 3-5 mins before use and should be kept wet throughout the sharpening process by sprinkling with water, which acts as a lubricant on the stone. Dry with paper towels or newspapers.

2） The knife blade should be kept at an angle of 15-20 degrees on the stone.

3） During sharpening, whetstone powder will appear, but do not wash or wipe off this　residue and continue sharpening.

4） Knife blades with a double edge should be sharpened 50% on the front and 50% on the back. Knife blades with a single ground edge should be sharpened 90% on the front and 10% on the back.

5） When sharpening is complete, wash the knife in hot water and dry it thoroughly.